Summary
In Wales, new educational resources are being introduced in schools to improve understanding of women's health issues. These resources provide information on conditions like menstrual health, endometriosis, and menopause, and aim to help young people discuss these topics more comfortably.
Key Facts
- Young women in Wales created new school materials about women's health conditions.
- Topics include menstrual health, endometriosis, pelvic health, and menopause.
- Materials consist of leaflets and posters available in secondary schools.
- Athika Ahmed, a youth panel member, helped shape the resources and emphasized the importance of knowledge for those from cultural backgrounds where these subjects are taboo.
- The resources guide students to online information sources such as Sexual Health Wales and Endometriosis Cymru.
- Molly Fenton, another youth panel member, shared her experience of health issues linked to her menstrual cycle to highlight the need for education.
- School nurses receive training to discuss symptoms with students and guide them toward further assistance.
